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American Realty InvestorsARL +2.10%61 Current Ratio is 9.76 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates ARL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,796 Real Estate companies, American Realty Investors ranks better than 93.49% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. American Realty Investors's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.76.
American Realty Investors has a current ratio of 9.76. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Realty Investors's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ARL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.68 Med: 9.1 Max: 33.02
Current: 9.76
During the past 13 years, American Realty Investors's highest Current Ratio was 33.02. The lowest was 3.68. And the median was 9.10.
ARL's Current Ratio is ranked better than 93.49% of 1796
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 1.665
vs ARL: 9.76
American Realty Investors (NYSE:ARL) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
American Realty Investors Current Ratio Related Terms
American Realty Investors Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ARL vs RMAX, NTPIF, CHCI: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, American Realty Investors's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
American Realty Investors Current Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, American Realty Investors's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Realty Investors's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
American Realty Investors (ARL) has a Current Ratio of 9.76 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 9.10. Over the past decade, American Realty Investors' Current Ratio has ranged from 3.68 to 33.02. According to the industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #117 out of 1796 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is American Realty Investors' Current Ratio too high?
American Realty Investors' current Current Ratio of 9.76 is near median its 10-year median of 9.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.68 to a high of 33.02. The Real Estate industry median Current Ratio is 1.67. American Realty Investors' value of 9.76 is 486.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #117 out of 1796 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Realty Investors has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Realty Investors' Current Ratio compare to RMAX and NTPIF?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, American Realty Investors ranks #117 out of 1796 companies for Current Ratio. This places American Realty Investors in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.67. American Realty Investors' value of 9.76 is 486.2% above this benchmark. Historically, American Realty Investors' own Current Ratio has ranged from 3.68 to 33.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.10 vs. the industry median of 1.67, American Realty Investors has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Real Estate company?
The median Current Ratio among Real Estate companies is 1.67, based on 1,796 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Realty Investors's current Current Ratio of 9.76 is 486.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Real Estate industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Realty Investors's current Current Ratio is 9.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Realty Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors (ARL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.41, compared to a current price of $16.08 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 9.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.10 and 486.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.67. American Realty Investors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Realty Investors (ARL), the current Current Ratio is 9.76 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is American Realty Investors (ARL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Realty Investors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.08 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.41.
GuruFocus considers American Realty Investors to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ARL:
Current Ratio: 9.76 (near median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: $16.41 vs. price of $16.08 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 486.2% above the Real Estate median (#117 of 1796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Realty Investors Inc is a fully integrated externally managed real estate company. The company operates high-quality multifamily and commercial properties throughout the Southern United States and also invests in mortgage notes receivable and in land that is either held for appreciation or development. It operates in two reportable segments: the acquisition, development, ownership and management of multifamily properties (Residential Segment) and the acquisition, ownership and management of commercial real estate properties (Commercial Segment). Maximum revenue is generated from its Residential segment, which includes the rental of apartments and other tenants.
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